Sparks for The Big Chill

20 March 2006

Maverick Los Angeles-based pop icons, Sparks, have been confirmed as the latest additions to this year's Big Chill Eastnor Castle festival line up, joining Jose Gonzalez, Amadou & Mariam, X-Press 2 and loads more...

Playing their first ever festival in a rich, decade-spannning history, The Big Chill will have pulled off quite a coup when Sparks appear on Saturday night's main stage.

The pioneering pop band, who Morrissey, Goldfrapp and The Darkness all cite as influences, will play two very distinct sets; the first will be a reworking of their latest album 'Hello Young Lovers', the second a greatest hits set delving into their 20-album back catalogue.

Sparks' Russell Mael said: "Playing a festival will be a new experience for us but it is one we are looking forward to. It will be great to put on our show in this outdoor location and for an audience who may not have seen us play before."

The band join loads of acts already confirmed to the bill, including Bellowhead, Francois K, Glenn Tilbrook & the Fluffers, Louise Rhodes, Nizlopi, Norman Jay, Shri, The Egg, Vashti Bunyan, and many more.

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The Big Chill 2006 takes place from 4-6 August in the grounds of Eastnor Castle, Herefordshire. Tickets are on sale now priced £120 for adults and £60 for 13-15 year olds. Under 12s are free. Vists the official site here to buy.

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